The Flowing Well in Vale of White Horse

Located in a lovely village. Unfortunately our food took over an hour to be served with no updates or apologies. The fact we were sat outside due to no space inside, we thought was a good sign. However, it just left us frozen after a very long wait. Mediocre food. Won’t be driving out to visit again.

Met up with a couple of friends. Food tasty and temperature hot. Staff welcoming, and not hassled to leave once our meal finished

Excellent as usual. Great Sunday Roast and rocky road for pudding

Great service, steak a little smaller than was expecting. Lovely food non the less. Would recommend.

We love the flowing well. The quality of the food is good and there is a great selection for smaller appetites, vegetarians and pub classics. My dad ordered fishcakes - the one he was given was a great quality and excellently presented on the plate, but very steep at £18! I do find that the prices can vary from reasonable to overpriced a bit at the Flowing Well so we avoid Tapas in particular. We now park the Flowing Well as a special treat, or if someone else is paying because of this - but always enjoy going there when we do.

Our Daughter and Son in Law treated us to a meal at the Flowing Well last Saturday [14th Sept]. we had never been before and were so impressed. Our table was booked for 17.30 so the restaurant was not too busy. We loved the rustic decor which created a warm atmosphere. All the staff were very friendly and welcoming. We all had starters mains and desserts but the star of the meal was The Sharing Steak Platter [which we have never had before]. It was advertised for between 3-4 people to share. there was so much food we struggled to eat it all. Deliciously cooked medium rare steak on top of a huge portion of chips and to the side a well dressed salad and onion rings. We will be definitely be returning. We could not fault a thing and will recommend to all our family and friends.

Disappointed as last time we went it was excellent. Went for lunch, only 2 sandwiches to choose from, tuna melt or chorizo and cheese melt. When they arrived they were in a small brioche bun, which to me is not a sandwich. I assumed wrongly that nice bread would be served instead of long shelf life brioche!

Wonderful service and the steak platter was amazing!

Easy to book on line. Everyone we met that worked here seemed very friendly. Lovely, well cooked meal. It was busy for a Monday evening and got quite noisy but apart from that everything went brilliantly.

Fantastic food at a great price Brought my new in-laws to the flowing well and it didn’t disappoint. Food was amazing and service was top notch highly recommend and we will be back very soon

Very nice meal. Didn’t know the pub or area but the location worked for a friends meet up. Solid meal, not remarkable, but overall good- and excellent friendly service.

Good choice of food and service was brilliant. Very busy for a Thursday lunch time but the staff were coping very well.

Excellent choice and good quality food. Helpful staff and good atmosphere. We will definitely go there again.

Pleasant evening spent here with good food and drink. Good pub fare and well executed. Very busy on a Wednesday night so that should say something

Had a lovely evening, food was superb and price was just as good, lovely pub in a lovely area. The sharer steak platter was amazing.

Menu did not have many choices for a big venue Food not bad but not likely to encourage a return visit any time soon

The food lovely and you can order a smaller beef roast dinner

Always great - it’s excellent pub food - it’s not pretending to be anything else - just simple food done really well with great service thrown in…what’s not to like

Booked online, for three people Friday lunchtime. Everything went like clockwork, lovely unhurried get-together. Would book again.

A really lovely pub with great atmosphere. Service was really good, staff friendly and happy to help. Food was amazing as always. Highly recommended the steak sharer platter for all those meat lovers out there :)

First time visit to The Flowing Well and we were not disappointed. Lovely country pub with great outside seating area. Menu was a bit limited but it helped make mind up easier. Food and service was very good! Highly recommended.

We visited The Flowing Well for lunch, having not visited for many years. We sat outside on the deck, which is a lovely spot although looking a bit tired, with lots of flaking paint and rotten wood on display. We ordered our drinks and picked up some menus. The staff were pleasant and helpful and there is even a separate menu for dogs, which was a surprise bonus. The food arrived in good time and was very nice indeed. We shared the assorted breads with an oil dip to start, then my partner had fish and chips, which was excellent and I had the salmon fish cake, which was very tasty. Our dog enjoyed his treats too. I haven’t given 5 stars due to the shabby appearance of the deck area, but we couldn’t fault either the service or the food and would definitely visit again.

We dined here today for Sunday lunch having never been before. The pub is dog friendly in the bar and garden areas. We were pleased to see they offer roast dinners and meals for dogs too! We ordered 3x roast beef and a dinner for our dog. The food came out quite quickly and was delicious. We then ordered a blondie and a crumble for dessert, both really nice too. We will definitely be returning.

We can’t lie we’ve been back more often than we should. Food has never disappointed slowly working through the menu, but you can’t go wrong with the famous steak platter or a classic bacon cheese burger. Staff are fantastic and friendly and personable. We’d move to the village just for the pub.

The staff were welcoming and friendly. One of the group needed advice on the beers and the advice given was helpful and accurate. The food was excellent and came very quickly. It was a very hot day but the dining room was cool and comfortable.

Lovely folk behind the bar. We wanted to eat outside and it wasn’t a problem at all. Lovely food and so peaceful. Really enjoyed it and will be back! Thank you for having us

Very disappointing. This used to be a great pub with a decent menu. We had Classic Burgers, but they tasted and smelt very odd, not a patch on how they used to be. There were 6 empty tables with reserved signs, but the waitress said we (and others who asked) couldn't sit there even though they were empty for over an hour. We wont be returning in a hurry.

Great pub with super food, friendly staff and lovely garden for a summer's evening.

While I generally appreciate the ambiance and friendly service at your establishment, there were a few aspects of my visit that I found disappointing. Firstly, the kids’ menu offered very limited options. As a parent, it is important to me that there are a variety of choices available to accommodate the diverse preferences of children. Secondly, I noticed that the main menu was also quite restricted. While the quality of the dishes we ordered was satisfactory, the limited selection made it difficult for us to find meals that suited everyone’s tastes. Lastly, I attempted to use a Green King voucher, which I have used at several other establishments without issue. I was surprised and disappointed to learn that your restaurant does not accept these vouchers. It would be beneficial if this information were clearly communicated on your website or during the booking process to avoid any inconvenience for your customers.

I booked a table for 2 for Sunday 7 July at 6.30pm, the earliest slot in the evening available. I booked to get the all day Sunday roast. When I arrived I was handed menu cards with the roasts scrubbed out but was not told the roasts were no longer available. There was very little else of interest on the menu so decided to order 2 standard burgers. I was told there was only one left! There was nothing else of interest on the menu so we had to leave ( by then 7pm) and try to find food somewhere else! A very poor experience.

It was a Tuesday night , the staff were young and nice but we were not asked if we wanted desserts and when we asked for coffees we were told we can’t as they were cleaning the machine! It was 9.20!, maybe before doing that they should ask guests !

Good food brought to the table quickly. There was no problem with two youngsters sharing things and extra plates/cutlery were brought with a smile. I recommend the Flowing Well as a family friendly place to eat.

Super venue, super food and super service. What more could you wish for? Thoroughly recommended if you like a cracking, good country pub offering a lovely, relaxed atmosphere with a quality choice of food and drink.

We enjoyed our visit and will return again. Hopefully the sun will come and we can sit outside in the beer garden.

The Flowing Well was excellent in all respects. My only negative was that we noticed a person outside, feeding their dog with a fork, and then letting it lick the plates. I was shocked to see the restaurant fork and plate used for a dog. I don't personally like dog friendly venues, and I'm glad that dogs are not allowed inside. But hygiene is important and customers may need to be told that using items in this way is unacceptable.

there was a birthday party booked..very noisy..we did move tables but not much difference. the food was really good,staff good,service a bit slow..they were busy.

Lovely restaurant! Food was amazing too! Only issue was with waiter seemed to be having a bad day and was rather rude

My husband and I enjoyed a very rare child free evening here on Saturday. The lady that served us (didn’t get her name) was fab. It was fairly busy, and it seemed there were few staff, but those we encountered were all friendly. Steak platter was fantastic, though way too much food for us, the steak was great quality and cooked perfectly. (The fries were a little over done, but as there were so many, we weren’t too fussed). We can’t wait to return with the kids for a family meal.

Lovely venue very cosy atmosphere, menu could have more options typical pub menu as you get in most places. Good selection of starters Main dinners Fish was lovely and flakey, chicken Kiev from the specials menu was very nice too but could only order 1 as they ran out at 7/8pm. Puddings were limited as again ran out around 8pm so only had a choice of 2 out of 5 Overall very good place to dine.

A very pleasant pub in which to eat. The menus is varied and the food well cooked and presented. The staff were very friendly and efficient.

Service a bit on the slow side, probably due to lack of staff.

Had lunch there on a Friday. Staff very helpful and happy. The menu is sufficient, not too much and not to little either. A good choice of dishes which I would say are not your standard fare. We had the mackerel salad with pickled asparagus. It was delicious.

Warm welcome, good selection of daily specials, nice touch fresh home baked bread food well cooked and delicious. A welcome treat to most pub food all home cooked Sunday roast absolutely delicious recommend to anyone nice to choose small or large portion

Super food and super drinks in a beautiful location. Loved everything about this wonderful, traditional, old pub. Thoroughly recommend The Flowing Well (Super dog friendly too).

Outdoor seating (By choice as it was a beautiful day) Nice, fresh food. Recommend the fish&chips. Reasonable price and great location.

After a dog walk we stopped in The Flowing Well for refreshments and light bites. The food was great, with decent portions and the service attentive. Great atmosphere too.

We had the roast beef Sunday dinner absolutely delicious 🤤

Excellent family dinner out. Everything we ordered was delicious. We had the steak platter which was perfectly cooked and generous in portion size. Excellent coffee. Highly recommend!

Great food and friendly staff. Will definitely be returning soon!

Great find, we had a really good rack of ribs with great chips and Asian slaw really recommend them, can’t wait to try the whole menu now! The sharing steak platter arrived at the table next to us and it looked seriously good, as did the fish and chips at the table behind …….

Fabulous food. Incredibly slow service. It was not busy in the pub yet we waited almost a hour for our food. Very little interaction from the staff. When we asked for ketchup we were sighed at and then the server returned and put it on the table without a word. Such a shame as the food was lovely. Overall the lack of service and wait time spoilt it and we wouldn't be in a hurry to return.

Sunday Lunch was amazing - great food, great service and a welcoming atmosphere

Excellent piece night. Chicken and chorizo pie Shame it was the last pie night 🙄😂

Had to wait for 45min for food but that was fine but when it came it was lovely and we had a lovely time would definitely go back

Better than Chester arms meat platter definitely!

The staff were very friendly and food was amazing yes a bit more pricey than some places but so worth it so take the plunge and book a table you won’t be disappointed

Lovely friendly pub set in a small village The bar is small however it has always been able to accommodate the booking

Always a lovely pub to go to delicious food and the pie and the puddings were the best! Only draw back was the wine was a bit expensive!

All good food staff drink and seating good value for money

Great pub meal, staff are always super friendly and attentive

Lovely filling Sunday roast Good service and atmosphere

Really prompt service impeccable timing, good variety on menu. Food tastes fantastic and well portioned and fairly cheap for it's quality.

Not very proactive on the service. Had to continually ask for drinks.

Excellent vegetables with the Sundat roast, and as always abig yorkshire pudding.

Most delicious roast. Friendly service, lovely atmosphere. Very fortunate to have such a fab village pub

Good food and excellent service. We will definitely be coming back and we are happy to recommend The Flowing Well to friends.

Spacious car park, great venue, staff very friendly. A good selection of food and drink available.

Booked for 6.30, midweek, so early and therefore dining room was empty. The ladies were attentive and smiling, and efficient. Food took maybe 20-25 mins to arrive. My steak was delicious, and a good sized portion. Partner said her Game Pie was very nice, though resembled a shepherd's pie rather than one with a pie crust. We both enjoyed our meals. We skipped dessert as I'm diabetic, and all options didn't really work. Not their fault, though maybe they could consider a cheese board. No matter. 4 more couples had arrived by the time we finished our meals, so there was a gentle buzz going on when we left. All in all, very satisfied, and will definitely return.

Great mid-week lunch. Tasty food and efficient service.

Food was delicious but service was very slow. Waited almost an hour before getting our main courses

Another fabulous meal at The Flowing Well! This is my third visit, and each time is at least as fabulous as the last. This was my first visit on a Sunday and the roast was sublime. The staff are fabulous, the food and surroundings are always perfect. This is how you do it!!! Can't recommend them highly enough, I wish there were more Sundays in a week!

Excellent food and service. Very reasonably priced. A nice place to eat

Food bit to greasy for my liking, furniture was dirty, chairs in dining area.

Best Pies 🥧 in the local area Will definitely be back

Friendly family village pub, wholesome and tasty food - a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

We enjoyed a lovely birthday celebration at the Flowing well thank you.

Nice place with really good food with most dishes gluten free, which makes such a refreshing change for me! We all had the roasts, which came with plenty of vegetables. Would have given a higher review but for two points- they hadn’t informed us before we came that the boiler was broken so we could have worn warmer clothing as it was very cold in there and we had two young children with us! Also a dessert ordered didn’t arrive at same time as others. But we will go back as the food was excellent.

It was very cold inside. Too cold to make it a pleasure to be there. The food got cold very quickly and we left as soon as we had eaten.

The bavette steak is well worth it! We've been back several times and never been disappointed.

Dog-friendly pub, great food, pleasant staff. The price on the steak platter has increased a fair bit, not as good value as once was, but delicious!

Food was served fresh and hot. Fish & Chips, Pie, and children's food very good portions and tasty.

Two of us for a 3 course Christmas meal. All very good. Especially the dessert. Sticky date and pear pudding. Yummy.

The two of us went for the roast Turkey Christmas meal. It was delicious, all of it. Great service and good atmosphere. We particularly enjoyed the dessert, sticky date and pear pudding with custard…. Highly recommended.

We enjoyed a pre-Christmas Sunday lunch (17th December). Lovely table, didn't feel on top of other diners like some places, great pub-grub - absolutely stuffed and welcoming services - thank you!

Really great quality food. We had the fish, it was beautifully cooked and the desserts were great too. Highly recommend

Lovely pub, but noisy in back area, food ok but not great, service good. Overall would return again.

Great roast turkey, pig in a blanket, stuffing ball, sprouts, parsnip, carrots, cauliflower cheese, Yorkshire pudding and gravy for lunch on 10 December. My husband's roast potatoes were also very good but my sweet potato wedges were burnt around the edges. Our drinks, pineapple juice and pear Kopparberg cider were also good.

Good food but took a long time before it was served. One of our favourite pubs.

The food was quick and nice. The noise level was a bit loud so I couldn't hear very well. Overall was a good experience

Great easy feeling place to eat. Good quality food, and lovely friendly service. Thank you.

Lovely place and food was amazing as always our evening was ruined by a lady consistently coughing and spluttering and even when the bar staff offered her a drink she didn’t accept

Food was not as nice as usual, There seemed to be an atmosphere behind the bar Not our usual experience

Food and service excellent. Great value. The only complaint, we had the sharing platter and our plates were cold, so making the meal cold before we finished.

Perfect for a family get together. We went for my sons birthday as we find the Well caters for all three generations. This is our go to place.

We arrived early but were accommodated with a different table until ours was ready. Fabulous service. Great food! We had the steak sharing platter and the gnocchi. Will definitely go again!

I had a delicious roasted hake with bhaji, spinach and mango yogurt dressing. My friends enjoyed cod and chips. All meals were a sensible size and of good quality. Would definitely go there again.

As a Coeliac I spoke to the staff before booking and was assured that they were very aware of cross contamination and ingredients. Very warm staff and excellent food and good servings. Very pleased to report absolutely no unwanted after effects or illness. Will be reviewing this experience on my 'Safe Eating For Coeliacs' platform on TRIP ADVISOR. We will also be returning to try other parts of the menu.

Great food , beer and service as usual and dog friendly

I have been to The Flowing Well numerous times, always to share the steak platter with a few friends. It’s always been good and this week was no exception. Nice staff, nice food, nice arm chairs round the log burner.

Cannot fault this pub the food, service ambience always good. Only comment I would say the outside area round the decking area needs painting and fixing